What type of property is 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB?

5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB last change hands?

5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB last sold for £89,000 in October 2003, around 23 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £48,500 in November 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2000 and October 2003, 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB rose from £48,500 to £89,000, a change of £40,500. That works out to roughly +22.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB?

5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB?

5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB located?

5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB?

Police records around 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB?

The closest primary school to 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB is Beech Hill Community Primary School (553m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (624m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Nightingale Court, LU3 1AB is Studley Road, 100m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 656m away.

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5 Nightingale Court, Waldeck Road, Luton, LU3 1AB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Nightingale Court

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Nightingale Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1AB). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 16th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in October 2003. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 sits 84.3% above the 2003 sale of £89,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Nightingale Court, Waldeck Road, Luton, LU3 1AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Nightingale Court has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

17applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Nightingale Court's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£89,000

Growth on file: 22.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2003Most recent
£89,000
+48.3%over 1 year
18 January 2002
£60,000
+23.7%over 1 year
1 November 2000
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1AB: £145,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU3 1AB

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On the street

Versus other Nightingale Court homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Nightingale Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,816

Street avg £2,197

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Luton district page.

Full Luton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Studley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Beech Hill Community Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 1AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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